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What is heartworm?
Heartworm. It sounds like modern dating slang for wearing down your crush enough to finally score a date. (And if that takes off, you heard…
Dental treats: do they really work?
Keeping your dog’s teeth clean and healthy isn’t the easiest. Between constantly finding things in their mouths (where did you get a Pop-Tart?) and their…
The best toys & chews for teething puppies
Ah, teething time. A shared growing pain for every puppy and parent…but some milestones are rockier than others. Because when those tiny snouts get equipped…
WTF is Giardia?
Not to be confused with everyone’s least favorite Empire State airport, Giardia is a parasite that causes an intestinal illness known as giardiasis. While somewhat…
How much exercise does my dog need?
As busy pet parents, we know all too well how easy it can be to excuse ourselves from working out. One cheat day can easily…
Urgent vs. emergency care: what’s the difference?
When your pet is sick, injured, or just off enough that you know that something isn’t quite right, it can be difficult to tell whether…
Cat vision: seeing it from their perspective
As cat parents, we often marvel at how our feline friends interact with, and perceive, the world around them. From losing it over lasers and…
What you should know about pet insurance
Put simply: healthcare can be complicated. And it’s no different when it applies to your pet. Taking good care of your furry friend involves regular…
What foods should my dog *never* eat? (and why are they so bad?)
As pet parents, we already share our lives and our love with our dogs, so giving them a bite of whatever we’re eating doesn’t seem…
Do I need to register my dog in New York City?
“License and registration, please” isn’t just for driving. Many states require both for a surprising number of activities—think marriage, fishing, and hairstyling—and pups out and…